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Imagine a Dragon

Imagine a Dragon

The dragon is back in town! Well… not really. That’s the story a ragtag band of innkeepers makes up, desperate to draw questing heroes to the struggling Dancing Dragon Inn. Soon the inn is full of unexpected guests, from an army of princesses out to prove their bravery, to a group of overwhelmed heroes trying to hold onto their fame. But what happens if they all discover the innkeepers’ dragon story is made up? Could there be more than one way to save the day? An epic folk-rock score brings magic to this funny, heartfelt fantasy musical.

Book & Lyrics by KATHRYN FUNKHOUSER
Music & Lyrics by DENVER CASADO

Directed by Ali Mahon Paige
Associate Director Katie Meuse
Musical Director Emily Northridge

Children ages 6-12 make up the cast of Imagine a Dragon. MLT's Children's productions are family friendly and age-appropriate.

Performances:
Friday May 2 at 5:30pm
Saturday May 3 at 1:00pm and 5:30pm
Sunday At 1:00pm


IMAGINE A DRAGON
is presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (bbbpress.com)

The Sleeping Beauty

Coastline Ballet Center brings to life The Sleeping Beauty in ballet with selections of music by Pyotr IlyichTchaikovsky and choreography by Jessica Kreyer and Pavel Gurevich.

Two performances
May 10 and 11 at 5pm

at Marblehead Little Theatre
12 school Street, Marblehead, MA

Charitable Evening at the Landing

Fundraiser Event at The Landing Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm

Following the success of last year's event, we're excited to return to The Landing for another exclusive fundraising evening in support of Marblehead Little Theatre! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

In a heartwarming blend of fine dining and community spirit, The Landing will donate a portion of the evening's proceeds from meals ordered in the Pub Room directly to MLT. This initiative offers patrons a unique opportunity to savor The Landing's delicious cuisine while supporting our local theatre.

The highlight of the evening will be a silent auction, featuring an array of items. Adding to the enchantment of the evening, guests will be treated to live entertainment by MLT alums. Their performances are sure to captivate and add an extra layer of enjoyment to the dining experience. This event not only promises a delightful evening but also supports MLT in its mission to enrich, educate, and entertain our community through the dramatic arts.

To be a part of this exciting and meaningful event, we encourage you to make your reservations early.

Please call The Landing at 781-639-1266 to secure your spot, and mention Marblehead Little Theatre.

A View From the Bridge

A View from the Bridge , by Arthur Miller
Produced by Julie Menard
Directed by Kolton Bradley

A View From The Bridge is the story about longshoreman Eddie Carbone, his wife Beatrice, and his seventeen-year-old niece, Catherine.

Beatrice invites her two illegal immigrant cousins to live with them until better accommodations can be arranged. Their impact on the household is felt immediately.

The play asks, how do we find commonality between different people? What is the experience of immigrating to the United States? How do you cope with being part of a larger society, but still hold on to your roots? In our current political climate, A View From The Bridge is as topical and relevant as it was when it first opened in 1956.



A View from the Bridge
Program



A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

The Resistible Rise of Arturo UI

Written by Bertolt Brecht
Translated by George Tabori
Revised by Alistair Beaton

Directed by Greg Mancusi Ungaro

Written in the ‘30s, set in the ’20s, Bertolt Brecht’s epic gangster play was conceived to warn America about the preciousness of democracy. Through powerful, transparent allegory, Brecht shows us the path of an ordinary grifter, as he rises from obscurity to the pinnacle of power. This satire is a dark commentary of the perils of unchecked power.

Tickets!

Group Tickets!
Marblehead Little Theatre encourages students (college theater majors and other majors) to see this thought-provoking play. Matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays are always discounted for students.

For groups of 10 or more, we are offering an additional $5 off per ticket. Please contact the Box Office at info@mltlive.org to coordinate the group purchase.

Arturo Ui Program


About BERTOLT BRECHT. (Playwright)

Born in Bavaria, 1898. At 24, his cutting-edge Drums in the Night won him Expressionist recognition. His quickly written Threepenny Opera was Germany’s greatest hit of the 1920s. Revolutionary in form for 1928 Berlin – non-operatic, anti- highbrow musical theater - and cynically satirical, it irritated the Nazis; Brecht let Germany with his family in 1933. He continued to write in Scandinavia (e.g. Mother Courage) until the Nazi invasion. In California, along with some work for Hollywood he wrote The Caucasian Chalk Circle and Galileo, produced in L.A. in 1947. The House Un-American Activities Committee interrogated him that same year; he left the U.S. the following day. He established the Berliner Ensemble in 1949 in East Berlin, opening Mother Courage with his wife Helene Weigel; its 1954 tour to Paris brought him recognition as Europe’s most important director, a year before his untimely illness and death.


Presented with the cooperation of the Heirs of Bertolt Brecht